Best Abstract Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 2,285 Abstract games, but not all of them can be played on the Steam Deck. Explore our list with the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Abstract game rankings were last updated on 3/17/2024.
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1. 东北之夏
DongBeiZhiXia (a summer in the northeast of China)is a free visual novel, which tells the story that the protagonist followed parents' wishes to make one's living in Shenyang, met two online anchors Huniu and Daojiang by chance, and experience affairs one after another with Shamate.
东北之夏 holds the #1 spot for "best Abstract Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,687 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,430 positive reviews and 257 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
2. Hylics
Hylics is a recreational program with light JRPG elements.
Hylics has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Abstract Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,758 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,665 positive reviews and 93 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 10/2/2015 |
| Developer | Mason Lindroth |
| Publisher | Mason Lindroth |
| Steam App Id | 397740 |
3. I commissioned some bees 0
Play for free! I paid artists to hide bees in 10 pieces of artwork. Can you find them all? Warning: Relaxing.
I commissioned some bees 0 has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Abstract Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,045 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,943 positive reviews and 102 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 1/12/2023 |
| Developer | Follow The Fun |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2250060 |
4. I MAED A GAM3 W1TH Z0MB1ES 1N IT!!!1
A top down twin stick zombie slaying shooter that you are sure to play again and again!
I MAED A GAM3 W1TH Z0MB1ES 1N IT!!!1 has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Abstract Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,492 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,463 positive reviews and 29 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 11/11/2021 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Ska Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1800730 |
5. LYNE
Deceptively simple. Infinitely complex. LYNE is a minimalist puzzle game that will knot your brain as it calms your soul. Connect the shapes. Fill the board. Lose yourself in the interflowing paths of LYNE.
LYNE has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Abstract Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,100 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,755 positive reviews and 345 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.19 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $1.19 |
| Release Date | 3/17/2014 |
| Developer | Thomas Bowker |
| Publisher | Thomas Bowker |
| Steam App Id | 266010 |
6. Manifold Garden
Rediscover gravity and explore an Escher-esque world of impossible architecture. Witness infinity in first-person and master its rules to solve physics-defying puzzles. Cultivate a garden to open new paths forward, where an eternal expanse awaits.
Manifold Garden has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Abstract Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,913 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,650 positive reviews and 263 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 10/20/2020 |
| Developer | William Chyr Studio |
| Publisher | William Chyr Studio |
| Steam App Id | 473950 |
7. Tetris® Effect: Connected
Tetris® Effect: Connected adds an all-new robust multiplayer expansion to the huge variety of addictive and innovative single-player modes that Tetris Effect is known for, with all-new co-op and competitive online and local multiplayer modes!
Tetris® Effect: Connected has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Abstract Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,674 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,342 positive reviews and 332 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $39.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $39.99 |
| Release Date | 8/18/2021 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Enhance |
| Steam App Id | 1003590 |
8. Tree Simulator 2022
It's exactly what it sounds like, but now with 100% more multiplayer. You are the tree and so is everyone else! You are equaled by no other, except maybe the forest... Relax and be the best tree you can be.
Tree Simulator 2022 has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Abstract Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,212 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,179 positive reviews and 33 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
9. When The Past Was Around
When the Past was Around is an adventure point-and-click puzzle game about love, moving on, letting go, and the joy and pain of everything in between.
When The Past Was Around has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Abstract Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,595 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,433 positive reviews and 162 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 9/22/2020 |
| Franchise | Mojiken |
| Developer | Mojiken |
| Publisher | Toge Productions |
| Steam App Id | 1164050 |
10. Progressbar95
Progressbar95 is a unique indie game with a strong nostalgic vibe. It turns vintage GUI elements like panels, buttons and icons into game elements! Simple and addictive gameplay based on dozens of mini-games and puzzles. The game will make you smile!
Progressbar95 has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Abstract Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,314 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,220 positive reviews and 94 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 9/8/2020 |
| Developer | Igor Uduslivii |
| Publisher | Spooky House Studios UG haftungsbeschraenkt |
| Steam App Id | 1304550 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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 | 2 | 1/9/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 10/2/2015 | 94 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 13 | 1/12/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/11/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 17 | 3/17/2014 | 93 | $1.19 | Steam Charts | |
 | 13 | 10/20/2020 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 141 | 8/18/2021 | 92 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 25 | 4/16/2021 | 92 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 9/22/2020 | 92 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 9/8/2020 | 91 | $4.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 17). 东北之夏 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 13). Hylics on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 4). I commissioned some bees 0 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 15). I MAED A GAM3 W1TH Z0MB1ES 1N IT!!!1 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). LYNE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Manifold Garden on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 9). Tetris® Effect: Connected on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 13). Tree Simulator 2022 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 22). When The Past Was Around on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 10). Progressbar95 on Steam. Steam Store.